ABSOLUTELY everything was going on at the Myrtleford Show last Saturday

Thousands of locals and visitors turned out to enjoy the entertainment, as well as compete and view a variety of competitions which showcased the best of the region.

This year's 77th Myrtleford Show had it all: face-painting, competitive wood chopping, show-bags, rides, emergency services stalls and vehicles, fairy floss, livestock displays, dog agility events, reptile encounters, a petting zoo, needlecraft and artwork and so much more!

Cooper Owen won first place with his horse, Orlando, in the 'Led-Pony 13-Hands, Not Exceeding 14' Category.

He was almost too excited with his blue ribbon to pose for a photo.

Erica Blake entered a painting and a batch of muffins in the Artwork and 6 Muffins cooking categories and won first place in both!

Lila Murray's entry 'Be Blown Away by the Myrtleford Show' won first place in the cakes section, as she decorated her entry to resemble a balloon launch with bystanders on the top.

"She's the overall winner in the Cakes, Biscuits and Baking category," a steward in the baking section said.

"Her cake was an inspiration, it just caught the spirit of the show and the judge was very impressed by it."

Lila's siblings, Heidi and Bodie, stepped in to receive the award as Lila couldn't make it on show day.

Show society vice president and pavillion steward, Liz Salmon, said this year's show had been a great success.

"The group displays and crafts we received were expertly collated by our participants this year," she said.

"The cakes looked delicious, the flowers were incredibly well presented, considering the weather we've had recently.

"We'd like to see more contributions in Section K Junior Handcrafts from schools outside of Myrtleford.

"It's the only show in the Alpine Shire, so we want to encourage future generations involvement in the show."

The Wangaratta Hand-Weavers and Spinners Inc. set up in the main pavilion and worked their magic to create more material for their future projects, to the amazement of the passing crowd.

Tracy Sharky entered a woven dress for this year's competition.

"It took me nearly six months to complete," she said.

"If you want to win something, you have to make something unique.

"I've got skerricks of ideas for the next piece, then you plan it for the next three months as you spin, to figure out how much material you need, then weave it together."

A main theme for the arts and crafts competition this year was upcycling; creating art and clothing from recycled materials.

Dozens of dogs were happy to compete with their handlers at the showgrounds, making short work of the Ovens Valley Canine Club obstacle course.

Sam O'Callaghan from Harrietville said he enjoyed everything the show had to offer - particularly the rides and spiral potato stick snacks.

The fireworks were a perfect finale to the event, with many hundreds of people, especially families, staying back to view the dazzling display.